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Bennett, Block Named WSU Top-Ten Seniors for Athletics

Pullman, Wash. – For more than 80 years, Washington State University has recognized ten of the top seniors in each graduating class. This year, soccer's Elyse Bennett and baseball's A.J. Block garnered the award for athletics. The women and men selected represent the highest standards in specific aspects of the college experience, including academics, athletics, campus involvement, community service, and visual and performing arts.

From the early 1900's to the 1980's, Washington State University recognized the best five men and five women seniors. These students were called "The Big Five Men" and "The Big Five Women.